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["Brungardt, Sam" <Sam.Brungardt@state.mn.us>]

Title: RE: [NAFEX] Are brambles or ribes good fruits for me to try growing?

About the only Ribes I know of that may do good where you live is 'Glenndale' gooseberry, which was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for warmer climates.  It is available from Edible Landscaping nursery.  I'd suggest planting it in a shady or partially shady location.  You might also try red currants in a similar location.  Redlake (or Red Lake) has been the standard for years -- Sam Brungardt, St. Paul, Minn.

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From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Hilborn.E@epamail.epa.gov
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 4:27 PM
To: North American Fruit Explorers
Subject: [NAFEX] Are brambles or ribes good fruits for me to try growing?

Hi folks,

I do not have any brambles or ribes but have been following the threads with great interest.  I like red raspberries OK, but had not really considered them as they are a bit tart to me and so fragile, but I have heard that black raspberries are exceptionally delicious. I have no experience with gooseberries or currants.

I tend to like sweet fruits that can be used fresh. My favorites are my Illinois Everbearing mulberries bearing now (came back nicely after being frozen back at Easter!), blueberries, serviceberries, persimmon, strawberries, kiwis, pomes, stone fruits, and figs. I have some paw paws on order, and hope to plant those trees next spring.

I live in the humid south and like low maintenance plants with few pest or disease problems as my time gardening is limited.

Are brambles or ribes a good idea for me?  Are they technically demanding as far as culture or disease control? Will they do well in my hot, humid, full sun environment?

Any suggestions/recommendations of other low maintenance fruits that I may enjoy are also welcome as I still have room in my orchard.  For example jujubes and che fruit seem interesting...

Thanks,
Betsy Hilborn
NC 7a

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